Our Top "10" Newbie RV Mistakes

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🤓 Here are our top "10" new RV Mistakes!
#10 [1:12] We only made 9 😂
#9 [2:10] Sherri packed one heavy bag
#8 [2:48] Don't plan four hours to break camp
#7 [4:15] Big level VS little levels
#6 [6:13] Replaced our sewer hose too late
#5 [7:30] Our 25 ft cord is short
#4 [9:00] Living for 2 years with 2 forks
#3 [10:18] We ignored out toilet
#2 [11:03] "Where are our wheel chocks!"
#1 [12:28] Heating fail (know your heater)
Sewer hose: (We had to cut off the end of the hose to fit in our holder) www.amazon.com/dp/B002N5POEM/...
Stick on level: www.amazon.com/Camco-25503-Ut...
Truma Combi heater: www.truma.net/heating-systems...
Full camper tour of our Alto: • Alto R1713 Safari Cond...
Hello, I’m Joe and three years ago I took a motorcycle ride that changed my life, well… our lives. After living years with chronic pain and overcoming it with a plant-based diet, I decided to pack a dry bag on a Kawasaki Versys 650 and Moto-camp my way around Lake Superior.
Upon my return, Sherri quickly picked up on the travel bug that had bitten me and starting digging into KZbin to find a place for us to live lighter, go farther and see more.
It wasn’t long before she found a KZbin video walkthrough of the Safari Condo Alto R1713. We were in. And without ever seeing one in person, we sent in our downpayment 💵.
While awaiting the delivery of our little glass palace, we worked to put our entire small manufacturing business online. And in June of 2018, we did it!
And now after two years and over 300 nights in our little camper, we want to share what we have learned about living lighter and give back to this amazing KZbin community that has provided so much information and inspiration.
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[@susanjunco2620]

Maybe #10 could be, make sure you camp with someone you get along with. You two seem like you’d be perfect together in any situation. You are very enjoyable to watch. Hopefully we will be purchasing a Alto next year.

[@oliviamartini9700]

The reassurance about the toilet is appreciated. I don't know what it is, but now realize I'm not alone in being intimidated by using it!

[@osmvivify]

Me, too!

[@cedarforest4621]

See through Packing Cubes are amazing!

[@AlgebraSoup-qg6yc]

You two are super sweet and fun and informative

[@joanies6778]

Don't know if I'll ever be able to afford one of these, but the tip I liked the most was the stick on levelers. That is brilliant. What caught my eye in another video is the "mover". Was that a factory accessory or something you ordered elsewhere to add on? If I decide to get a small camper and travel alone, I sure want a "mover"!

[@blueyonder1233]

Not van related but thanks for the tip about clicking on the links. I've always avoided them as I haven't wanted to interrupt the video I was viewing. 😊 Your good planning positioned #2 at #3!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

I was the same way before I heard this was possible lol.

[@berniefowler8917]

This is a cute trailer. I love it. Thank you for the new bee mistakes for all of us 💞

[@stevedecary7498]

Very Nice Outlook, you’re So fun to listen to and interesting. You seem to be people I ‘d like to be friends with. Thank you all et bon voyage fron Québec city

[@catgir5x]

Love you light heart approach to problem solving...

[@Lithonion1]

My wife and I have been watching your videos ever sense you picked up your Alto. We have been looking at one now for a couple years. Glad to see your still enjoying it and it is working well. We were worried about the motor to open/close it but if you have over 300 nights in it, we are confident it's bullet proof.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Not to mention the times we have raised and lowered it in between stays! Rest stops, home, lunch 😂 Thanks for watching from the very beginning!

[@marcoortega8458]

That's simple how to organize your clothes in a RV you use separate containers for different types of clothes and that way you just pick out the container that you are going to use for that day or night and they have also bags that you take out the air from the bag when your clothes are in it and it compresses and this way you can have even more space it's called a vacuum bag well that's my experience I like your video you guys are kind of funny keep doing the good work!

[@osmvivify]

This is awesome! thanks for sharing your mistakes. We are buying an R1713 used (it's a 2013), so I'll be following you guys! I'm very sad that ours doesn't have those Movers, what an awesome detail. I wonder whether that could be added at some point. Also, when your camper is winterized, how do you manage the toilet situation? We'll be driving through the US to Mexico in January, so we need to know ! Thanks so much!

[@heatherhikes6880]

Haha, just found you guys! We have a Mission Overland Summit with the truma system and we thought we had to run the water pump and water heater to use the heat. I am amazed we had enough propane for that trip. Also, we have had our trailer for one year now and our first trip out in April, we checked everything over but missed reconnecting the water pump to the truma. Imagine our surprise when I turned on the water at the sink and my husband saw water running in the trailer. We updated our spring list 😊

[@ImGoingToMakeShowsWithOprah]

I love your guy’s vibes

[@teresaavalon171]

Well, on this video, I realized where the shower is. Since my intention is to be a travel nurse, I'm thinking this outside shower isn't going to work. But, I subscribed because you two are just a joy to watch.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

😊 thanks for subscribing!

[@worldhealthrn]

Hey Teresa, I'm also a nurse and thinking the same thing-have you settled on a trailer?

[@joanies6778]

Some models have the shower inside in the same space as the toilet. A shower curtain pulls around for privacy. I believe it's the Alto... Watched another video where everything else was identical.

[@carolewarner101]

You two are such goofballs! Love your vids. : - D

[@capn2289]

Well, that made my day! Thanks!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

CapN 22 😂

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrenlea1365]

You 2 are awesome! 😄

[@ALifeMoreLight]

☺️ you are awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@tomyj9166]

@@ALifeMoreLight Truma app has a leveling program on it, you put the phone on a flat surface and it tells you how much to adjust after you put in some parameters about your trailer. The Front Back level you could mount on the tongue closer to where you can see it.

[@rndmparker561]

Thanks!

[@joshgilbertmusic]

Freezing Walmart parking lot sounds all too familiar 😂😂 Guys, I’ve learned so much from this video!! 😆

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Josh Gilbert Band You could teach us more than we could imagine about road life 😂

[@brianlaughlin6808]

Nice video! We are about to be newbies, so thanks for sharing your experience

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Our pleasure! We are so happy to contribute to this KZbin community that has helped us so much. Thanks for watching!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Good luck!

[@darrelllee2107]

Excellent content! Thank you for sharing.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Our pleasure!

[@850eldorado]

That was a fun video Thanks

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Thank you!

[@850eldorado]

@@ALifeMoreLight So now I'm looking at more of your videos. They are fun and informative. More polished than others I've seen. You two and the dog seem at ease with the filming. Seems like I'm sitting thee just talking.

[@cliffwendy3765]

Thanks, didn’t know the water heater trick. I’ll look that up in the manual. Nope, didn’t make any other mistakes except parking our Alto in the driveway WEST of what we thought was a healthy maple tree. Unbeknownst to us the LGA would storm and send strong winds NORTH and topple the tree falling WEST against our house, then NORTH onto our Alto denting the front side and breaking the BFW. Then the tree continued NORTH to fall on all the cars in the driveway. NEVERMIND prevailing winds blowing EAST, but NOOOOOO, gotta go in the total opposite direction and hit every target available!!! Still I’m thankful because we succeeded in getting a whole new roof on the house, the car damage was covered. Now waiting for the border to open 21 Sept. Road trip back to Safari Condo. Great video, keep em coming! Let us know if you want a camping couple when you venture East.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

😳That is crazy! So many things that happened beyond your control! So sorry to hear this! We hope the repair and Sept trip go well! Best of luck!

[@user-martinpd]

You guys are cute 😊

[@1olddoggie]

What an enjoyable video! I am a first time viewer and now a subscriber. What a nice chemistry you have! Just one question....do you a have a sister? Lol. I have had my eye on that model of RV for awhile. I wish for you both much more laughter and many miles of happiness! Will be watching more!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Thanks for watching!

[@jodyschroath1929]

I enjoy your videos so much. It's like being part of the family. I am just going through the ordering process for an Alto 2114, so I'm particularly keen. Lived on my boat for 10 years and love it all. (The mistakes number many more that 9, by the way, but the trailering thing is a new and exciting adventure. Thanks for taking us all along.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Welcome to the ALML family! Oh boat life is on my list to one day experience! I was a lil nervous at first about towing too. It really didn’t take long to get in a new groove though. Enjoy that 2114! If we ever felt the need for a larger camper that’s the one we’d def consider! Enjoy!!

[@bradgaerlan1004]

It never occurred to me the trailer could roll away. Not sure why, it makes sense that it could, just never thought about it... thanks.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Disconnecting without chocks and a little out of level could make for a bad day, right?!?! You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@tsol920]

As someone who lives in IL, I'd love to know what state park you're referring to regarding cord length. Love your videos btw. Looking to get an Alto myself. Keep up the good work and travelling :)

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Pere Marquette State Park. We do love our Alto and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for watching!

[@good4u1000]

👍🏻

[@paularaisingtobless2743]

Those are great! Thanks for sharing! I know you showed a video about making the bedding you use with duvet covers, but I noticed here they were rolled up behind pillows. Is that for looks (looking good for KZbin) or is there another reason/benefit? Is it troublesome to make your bed every time? AND last but not least, I know they aren’t sleeping bags, but do you have to worry about sliding off the bed since it isn’t wrapped around and just on top? Thanks again!!!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

We roll em’ up and lean on them during the day like a chase lounge. It’s pretty easy to roll them up during the day. Thanks for watching!

[@videodistro]

Of all the little items that they don't include on the side of the trailer is... a level. Hmm. It would be lighter than anything you can bring with you.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

The stick on levels come in real handy.

[@katherineschiffer7114]

Hi Joe and Sherri - do you know anything about the difference between the regular cushions and the memory foam cushions? We are trying to decide which ones to order. Thank you, Kathy

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Hello! Sorry but we have not experienced the memory foam.

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

Cute video! At what point do we stop being newbies and small youtubers?

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Loving Life Hitched Up Those first few months we learned so much! The lessons now are less frequent and possibly harder to learn. To some extent I think we’ll always be a “newbie” but it’s a choice. As far as KZbin goes we’ll continue to give back to the community that helped us and hope for the best. Thanks for watching! Best of luck guys!

[@tomolyn8108]

These are great...B U T T :-D on the list: Number 3 should have been "NUMBER T W O" right?:-? haha !!!:-D

[@ALifeMoreLight]

TOMOLYN 🤣 another newbie mistake 😂

[@tomolyn8108]

@@ALifeMoreLight LUV your sense of humor:-D

[@TheLonePiper]

Hey guys, love the videos. We started following you as we are contemplating an 1723 purchase (my wife wants a shower). Thank you for putting all the links on your video descriptions (Safari Condo, hose, levels, packs of peanut butter, etc.). However, I just looked at the address of your links and I realized that you do not have an Associate number on your Amazon links. If you sign up with Amazon to become an associate, then when someone clicks you link to buy peanut butter, you make a couple of cents. Without this, you don't even know how many people are using your links and how much Amazon is making off you. You never know .. it might add up to enough to buy a coffee! If you do this, you might want to add more product links to you other videos ("Top 5 Camping Kitchen Essentials", "Top 3 mods", etc.).That gives me an idea ... Top 10 Newbie KZbin Mistakes!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Thanks for watching! We’ve considered the affiliate program but thought to hold off on it till we have some more time to dedicate to our channel.

[@TheLonePiper]

@@ALifeMoreLight Cool. Not much work as you just add your code to the link you post and watch the pennies roll in!

[@samhowell2588]

We're close to a down payment on an Alto. Is there anything you wished you should gotten that you didn't or vice versa?

[@ALifeMoreLight]

On sunny days another Keder rail on the drivers side could be useful. We could put a brow awning on to keep the Alto cooler. The inverter is not a must have but pretty nice on travel days to mic a frozen meal. We pretty much use everything we got as accessories. Great question! I hope you love yours as much as we love ours! Good luck!

[@ushersf]

I don't understand how you ran the heater while winterized. Did you use 12 volt?

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Nope! We used the Truma. The Truma heater can be used for heat while winterized.

[@suzannetaggart3229]

So what donor use to haul your teardrop alto...to pack your chairs, etc all the extras for outdoor living camping

[@ALifeMoreLight]

We use a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee as our tow vehicle which has a towing capacity of 6,300 lbs. More than what is needed for the Alto but nice to have when traveling over mountains. It's big enough for all of our gear. Thanks for watching!